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Borstal Boy
Running Time: 93 min.
Sound By: Dolby Digital
Produced By: / British Screen / BSkyB / Dakota Films / Full Schilling Investments / Hell's Kitchen / Irish Film Board / Raidio Teilifis Eireann

Summary:
Brendan Behan's famous memoir about his troubled youth formed the basis of this drama. Brendan (Shawn Hatosy) is a 16-year-old boy from Ireland who loathes the British and is eager to do something about it. Brendan sails into Liverpool, but is discov... Full Summary >>

Cast and Crew: Shawn Hatosy Danny Dyer Michael York Lee Ingleby All Cast & Crew >> Review: Borstal Boy is a pleasant but formulaic coming-of-age movie that seems too sentimental and devoid of irony for its gritty subject matter. Shawn Hatosy gives an acceptable performance as Brendan, but the character is too easygoing and bland, particula ... Continue >>

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